National Republican., 1887-02-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


THE COSMOPOLITAN. February. 20 e,uts;
f2.60a year. Rochester, N, r.: Schlight Il
Field Company. Publishers
1.-THE Daughter Of an Egyptian King"
stands grandly at the portal Of this number.
All the stories and other articles'are short.
Therefore there is great variety and no
WEAKNESS. Among the subjects are "Mr
Clegg's Very Mysterious Disappearance"
a remarkably good poem, "Angel or
Demon" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox; "What
Monkeys Know" curious and very inter
estipg; IA Night in Chinatown to which
the same description applies; "Signor Jo"
10 continued, and every person will be
pleased with that fact.
These are not all. We can only add that
all are agreeable and profitable TO read, and
the illustrations excellent.
year. New York: Harper Brothers. Pub
fishers.
The ladies flourish here--as, indeed, they
do. everywhere. But we speak Of their
fashions. And so ungallant are we that to
us they--the fashions are uglIer than ever,
and the hats, especially, worthy Of all con.
demnation. These, now, strike the stars.
The ladies may learn better, some day, and
with this oonsoling hope, rest We Silent.
nEl Bravo Toro"-a bull Hght--ls grand
engraving, though OF a brutal scene. There
are other fine pictures. The text has great
variety OF fashion and general news, stories.
and other matters. Doubtless the ladies
will find this Barur a "love." r-'''
WIDE AWAKE. February 20 cents; ~ 20 a
year. Boston: d. Lothrop q Co. Pub
fishers.
Beautiful and desirable as ever. Children
In our childhood days could get no book
like this, no such pictures, stories. and
funny little poems.
"Why the Dolls Name Was Never
Changed" opens the first number, and the
reason is quite satisfactorily told In the
story. What was it2 Every boy aud girl
who can read may find out In few minutes.
"Where Is She ~ is the most comical tiny
mics you ever saw, and all about her is
printed In rhymes Just round her. "Long-
fellow With His Children is n charming
account Of that true aud tender-hearted
poet, related by his appreciative brother,
the Rev. Samuel Longfellow. 1t Is full OF
smiles and tears--but sweet, not bitter,
tears.
WFairy Folk Alp comes In again, and is
very entertaining. 'Romulus and Remus,"
too, is pleasantly continued. Then Jessie
Benton Fremont favors us With the last part
OF her fanciful story, "Taffy and Buster"
Other articles are advancins-'Famou
Petsn--where we have two pictuges Of the
children Of Charles l. with sIantelss; "Mon. N;
La Rose Blanche,n Showling Wolf and His
Trick Pony" all about the Indians; "a
Young Prince OF Commerce" "Ways to Do
Things" "Some Successful Women," and
"Wonder- Wings"
These are not all, but we can only tell you
the principal things, and scarcely word
beyond their titles.
A whole treasury is here. Possess It and
/ you will be rich indeed.
| THE CATERER AND HOUSEHOLD MAGA-
! Philadelp hia: No. 1918 Chestnut street.
| Publishers
The Caterer comes again, with all its good
things. A jolly picture, "a German Lark u
serves as the frontlspiece, and is well de-
scribed In the text. Some youths are wildly
enjoying themselves In awoodland scene.
"Dnner Dotso are suggestive and sensible.
"Dr. johnson on Indulgence In Wine,'
approves, In moderation, when pos
sible, but prefers abstinence, leaving
the question to: Does IL hurtp II not
what good does itp "The Cat Club" &:
merry as usual, and full OF surprises OF
deep thought. In fact, the club article
would render the Caterer very desirable
'An Old Fashioned English Dinner' Is
decidedly inviting; It needs no bell. "a
MT what 1t should snarl at,
the indifference of people gen
orally to the comfort and safety OF other
people; for instance, neglect to clear eide
walks of snow and Ice, thus aendangeriue
limb and life, and the presumption and
impudepce Of presenting bad coffee. Snar
says his growing machinery hasn't rur
/ 1. - al. t,n ~,
I worlds beneiactor long and long. Nov
come the best modes OF preparing man!
daiDties. These being beyond even oul
dreams, we faint.
FREUND's MUSIC AND DRAMA. Feb. I
New York: SO Fifth avenue. Publishers.
A full portrait, in ornate frame work, O.
Herr Albert Niemann, the famous German
tenor, introduces the number, followed BY
description OF his harmonious powers
Pretty Rose Coghlan, the breezy, active
and somewhat rollicking performer ii
comedy, appears on another page, looking
thoroughlyialiv All current news Of harl
and mask is literally given.
THE CRITIC. Feb. g.. 10 cents; 81, a year
New York: 743 broadway. Publishers.
One OF the most interestiugof our weekl.
journals. Being weekly 1t is able to keel
up pretty well with the rapid current o
books published, and being wise and Just 1
gives reliable information relating to 1t
specia1ty. Such men, among Others, as tn
Poet Whittier and Bishop Henry g. Pot
ter speak Of 1t as welcome, good, and
helpful.
THS DARLING OF AN EMPIRE. By +.
G. New York: G. w. Dillingham;. Sale.
e.. 8. Witherbee X Co.
Anoyel of that kind which hurrics th
reader on, scarcely permitting him to re
move his eyes ane thoughts, and, should h
persist in doing SO, VIII haunt him till the
both return to the fascinating pages. TIL
"darlingh is q character drawn with grea
skill, delicacy, and force. Vlvienne will
long remain brilliant beauty in the mind
All the strange and important figures whc
circle about her, including Napoleon-he g
Sedan--wlll ever form part OF memory
picture.
HARPER,S WEEKLY. Feb: g. 10 cents; si
year. Harper Brothers, New York. Put
fishers. .. a-.. .
The first page illustration is good; title
"A Query for Congress: Are We In
Position to Twist the Lions Tailf" A rel
resentatiye Of the United States Senate, a
honorable OF Kansas, performs that DARN
,, act, the royal beast roaring. An America
crowd, being otherwise weaponless,
stoning his majesty of themane. A skel'
ton OF a fish lies near the animals claw
feet. In the distance is our wrecked nav
and a view Of our coast tdefense--eyerythin
dismantled.
Other epgravings abound, among whic
Suspicious Guests"--Ipdians visiting
party OF emigrants-and "a Bitter Night O
an Elevated Railroad Station"-the col
looks Of the intended passengers make u
. shiver--are admirable.
The text is true to traits OF the time, al
the fine story by Bret Harte, "The Crusa(
| OF the Excelsior continued.